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EAST SIKKIM

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Destination EAST SIKKIM

Sikkim is a state in Northeast India. It borders China in its north and east, Bhutan in its east, Nepal in its west and the Indian state of West Bengal in its south. Sikkim is also located close to the Siliguri Corridor near Bangladesh. Sikkim is the least populous and second smallest among the Indian states. A part of the Eastern Himalaya, Sikkim is notable for its biodiversity, including alpine and subtropical climates, as well as being a host to Kanchenjunga, the highest peak in India and third highest on Earth. Sikkim's capital and largest city is Gangtok. Almost 35% of the state is covered by the Khangchendzonga National Park.

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NATHULA PASS
Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim. It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass, at 14,140 ft above mean sea level, forms a part of an offshoot of the ancient Silk Road. Nathu means "listening ears" and La means "pass" in Tibetan. On the Indian side, the pass is 54 km (34 mi) east of Gangtok. Only citizens of India can visit the pass after obtaining a permit in Gangtok.

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Tsongmo Lake
Tsongmo Lake or Changu Lake, is a glacial lake in Sikkim about 40 km from the capital Gangtok. It is located at an elevation 12,313 ft. It remains frozen during the winter season. The lake surface reflects different colours with change of seasons and is held in great reverence by the local Sikkimese people.

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GANGTOK
Gangtok is the capital city of Sikkim. It is the most visited place in the entirety of Sikkim. There are numerous attractions in the vicinity of Gangtok which can be covered in a day or two depending on the number of places visited. Few of them are MG Marg, Gangtok Ropeway, Ganesh Tok, Hanuman Tok, Tashi view Point, Banjhakri Falls, Bakthang Falls, Sikkim Himalayan Zoological Park, Flower Exhibition in Whitehall, Enchey Monastry, Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, Chorten Monastry, Namnang View Point, Saramsa Garden, and lots more.